2017 Ultra Limited No CB
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
If multi-bike comm is what you're after there are very good Bluetooth units out there that are capable and the bonus is that you don't have a leash tied from your console to your helmet.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Pensacola, FL
I group ride 1-2 times a week with my HOG chapter and the CB is used regularly by the groups lead bike.
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From: SF Bay area
If multi-bike comm is what you're after there are very good Bluetooth units out there that are capable and the bonus is that you don't have a leash tied from your console to your helmet.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
Speaking of headsets.... I take it the Limiteds no longer come with one either?
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If multi-bike comm is what you're after there are very good Bluetooth units out there that are capable and the bonus is that you don't have a leash tied from your console to your helmet.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
I've seen some units that can pair up to 15 riders on the same network. You have access to phone, music and navigation from your smartphone as well.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Chicago NW suburbs, Illinois
CB vs Bluetooth headsets
First off what was harley thinking, the CB has been on the Ultra's forever and have been factored into the cost of the bike so why take it off now. Now they are gonna start nickel and diming us to get back the things you used to get as standard options. I think a lot of HOG chapter members are not gonna be happy.
So CB vs Bluetooth, CBs are used for large groups where the lead can communicate with the sweep and any other road captains in the group. The sweep can let the lead guy know that the group got separated or if someone is having problems and needs the group to pull over. When you are leading a group of 12 or more bikes it gets very difficult to see the sweep. Bluetooth headsets only can connect 3 or 4 bikes and the range is not nearly as long as CBs can reach. If you only ride with a couple friends then the Bluetooth option is doable.
So CB vs Bluetooth, CBs are used for large groups where the lead can communicate with the sweep and any other road captains in the group. The sweep can let the lead guy know that the group got separated or if someone is having problems and needs the group to pull over. When you are leading a group of 12 or more bikes it gets very difficult to see the sweep. Bluetooth headsets only can connect 3 or 4 bikes and the range is not nearly as long as CBs can reach. If you only ride with a couple friends then the Bluetooth option is doable.